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  • Panoramic shot of the Hoherodskopf mountain in the Vogelsberg Mountains, Hesse. In the foreground is a large building with several dormer windows and an outdoor seating area, surrounded by green vegetation and trees.
  • Portrait of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • A group of people walks along a dirt path through a meadow toward a wooded area on the Hoherodskopf mountain. In the background, a large radio tower with several antennas rises into the sky.
  • A child hangs from a tree and looks down laughing into the camera
  • A tent suspended between trees, secured with orange straps, hovers above the ground near the Hoherodskopf youth hostel. Trees and buildings can be seen in the background.
  • Small red house with white door and window frames in a blooming garden near the Hoherodskopf youth hostel.
  • Six people pose for a group photo in front of a large wooden chair bearing the inscription "ERLEBNIS hohnerodskopf.de." In the background stands an observation tower surrounded by trees and parked cars.
  • Two children are attentively examining a small glass of water sitting on a wooden surface outdoors. It may contain small aquatic creatures or plants. In the background, another child is sitting on the grass near a body of water, surrounded by trees and green vegetation.
  • A large building with a wooden facade and numerous windows is located on a meadow at Hoherodskopf. In front of the house are seating areas with tables and benches, as well as a wooden fence in the foreground. The surrounding area is characterized by trees and green spaces.

Youth Hostel Hoherodskopf

267 Ratings
  2. Hesse
  3. Hoherodskopf
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Panoramic shot of the Hoherodskopf mountain in the Vogelsberg Mountains, Hesse. In the foreground is a large building with several dormer windows and an outdoor seating area, surrounded by green vegetation and trees.
Portrait of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
A group of people walks along a dirt path through a meadow toward a wooded area on the Hoherodskopf mountain. In the background, a large radio tower with several antennas rises into the sky.
A child hangs from a tree and looks down laughing into the camera
A tent suspended between trees, secured with orange straps, hovers above the ground near the Hoherodskopf youth hostel. Trees and buildings can be seen in the background.
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  • Panoramic shot of the Hoherodskopf mountain in the Vogelsberg Mountains, Hesse. In the foreground is a large building with several dormer windows and an outdoor seating area, surrounded by green vegetation and trees.
  • Portrait of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • A group of people walks along a dirt path through a meadow toward a wooded area on the Hoherodskopf mountain. In the background, a large radio tower with several antennas rises into the sky.
  • A child hangs from a tree and looks down laughing into the camera
  • A tent suspended between trees, secured with orange straps, hovers above the ground near the Hoherodskopf youth hostel. Trees and buildings can be seen in the background.
  • Small red house with white door and window frames in a blooming garden near the Hoherodskopf youth hostel.
  • Six people pose for a group photo in front of a large wooden chair bearing the inscription "ERLEBNIS hohnerodskopf.de." In the background stands an observation tower surrounded by trees and parked cars.
  • Two children are attentively examining a small glass of water sitting on a wooden surface outdoors. It may contain small aquatic creatures or plants. In the background, another child is sitting on the grass near a body of water, surrounded by trees and green vegetation.
  • A large building with a wooden facade and numerous windows is located on a meadow at Hoherodskopf. In front of the house are seating areas with tables and benches, as well as a wooden fence in the foreground. The surrounding area is characterized by trees and green spaces.

Portrait

Highlights

  • At 700m in the Vogelsberg Nature Park
  • Hiking, biking, tobogganing
  • Hands-on museum, adventure lake

Equipment

standard
certified as Active and Fit|Youth Hostel Active and Fit|Youth Hostel
certified for meetings
certified for families
bicycle-friendly accommodation Bett+Bike
quality management - service with ideas and and passion smile - certified quality

Guest services

  • board game rental
  • campground
  • community-TV
  • Spoken languages:
    english, german
  • free parking on premises: 12
  • indoor table tennis
  • kicker
  • luggage storage
  • reading room
  • sledge rental
  • washing machine
  • WiFi access in the meeting rooms for free
  • WiFi access throughout the building for free

Food & Drinks

  • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
  • lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.
  • packed lunch
  • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
  • half board
  • full board
  • regional cuisine
  • gluten free food on request
  • other catering requests on request
  • water free
  • barbecue evening
  • BBQ package to grill yourself
  • food / dining events on request
  • microwave
  • refrigerator
  • vegetarian dishes daily
  • vegan dishes on request

For cyclists

  • bike rental (30 km)
  • drying room
  • E-bike charging station
  • e-bike rental (30 km)
  • maps
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 10
  • places in lockable bike room: 10

For families

  • (baby) bottle warmer
  • baby changing
  • babyphone
  • craft room
  • high chair for children
  • outdoor playground equipment
  • play room / play corner
  • playground
  • toddler beds

For cyclists

  • bike rental (30 km)
  • drying room
  • E-bike charging station
  • e-bike rental (30 km)
  • maps
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 10
  • places in lockable bike room: 10

For families

  • (baby) bottle warmer
  • baby changing
  • babyphone
  • craft room
  • high chair for children
  • outdoor playground equipment
  • play room / play corner
  • playground
  • toddler beds

For wheelchair users

  • stepless access to the building

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • BBQ area
  • campfire site
  • football ground
  • outdoor table tennis
  • patio
  • playground and lawn
  • soccer field

For wheelchair users

  • stepless access to the building

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • BBQ area
  • campfire site
  • football ground
  • outdoor table tennis
  • patio
  • playground and lawn
  • soccer field

Prices

Room equipment

130 beds in 35 rooms

  • outdoor area youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    Happy outside

    • Playground, sun loungers
    • Football, basketball field
    • Barefoot path
    • Barbecue area
  • outdoor area youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    Happy outside

    • Playground, sun loungers
    • Football, basketball field
    • Barefoot path
    • Barbecue area
  • outdoor area youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    Happy outside

    • Playground, sun loungers
    • Football, basketball field
    • Barefoot path
    • Barbecue area
  • outdoor area youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    Happy outside

    • Playground, sun loungers
    • Football, basketball field
    • Barefoot path
    • Barbecue area
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  • rental tent of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • rental tent of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • dorm rooms youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    room types

    • single and family rooms
    • 2, 4 and 6 beds
    • shower/WC in the room
    • shower/WC on floor
  • dorm rooms youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    room types

    • single and family rooms
    • 2, 4 and 6 beds
    • shower/WC in the room
    • shower/WC on floor
  • dorm rooms youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    room types

    • single and family rooms
    • 2, 4 and 6 beds
    • shower/WC in the room
    • shower/WC on floor
  • lounge of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • lounge of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • lounge of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • lounge of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • play and craft room of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • dining room of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • dining room of the youth-hostel Hoherodskopf
  • seminar rooms youth hostel Hoherodskopf

    4 seminar rooms

    • for 40 to 60 people

Meetings

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
 Floor Rent per day off
TR1 39 sqm 25 14 26 22 20 1 upon request
TR2 67 sqm 50 40 30 22 45 1 upon request
TR3 47 sqm 35 24 28 24 30 1 upon request
TR4 43 sqm 30 20 24 20 25 Ground floor upon request

Conference equipment

CD player, DVD player, flip chart, free wifi, pin board, presentation case, projector, screen, stereo system, TV set, video recorder

  • seminar rooms hp-meetings--1

Rehearsals

Room Floor space Height
Max. number of participants
  • Choir
  • Orchestra
 Floor Daylight Rent per day off
TR 39 sqm 2.6 m 25 15 1 yes upon request
TR2 67 sqm 2.3 m 50 30 1 yes upon request
TR3 47 sqm 2.3 m 30 18 1 yes upon request
TR4 43 sqm 2.6 m 28 20 Ground floor yes upon request

Rehearsal room equipment

piano

Activities

  • Three children walk barefoot across a sandy path

    Magic Forest

    Barefoot path and sensory path in front of the door

  • Four children romp around a playground with swings and climbing frames

    Playground and sports facilities

    with slide and swing, football field, table tennis and basketball hoop

  • Five children ride along a bike path

    Cycling tours

    Hessian long-distance cycle route R4, Volcano Cycle Route, mountain bike trails

  • Parents help their child put on skis on a snowy slope

    Cross-country ski trails at the YH Hoher

  • Large blue table tennis table in a decorated room

    Table tennis table in the recreation roo

  • View from the Hoherodskopf over the vast Vogelsberg massif with rolling hills, forest clearings and a clear view to the horizon.

    Hoherodskopf Adventure Mountain

    Distance: 1.4 km, adventure forest, adventure golf, treetop walk and much more.

    learn more
  • Children standing on a wooden bridge

    Hiking trails on the Hoherodskopf

    Way of St. James, numerous premium hiking trails on the Hoherodskopf

  • Children swing along the wooden bridges and ropes

    Climbing park / high ropes course

    Distance: 1 km

  • Children ride on a summer toboggan run

    Toboggan run

    Distance: 1 km

  • Close-up of a mini golf game

    Golf course

    Distance: 5 km

  • Two alpacas in a pasture

    Schotten Animal and Adventure Park

    Distance: approx. 8 km

  • The central market square of Lauterbach with colorful half-timbered houses and the baroque town church in the background

    Historic half-timbered town of Lauterbac

    Distance: approx. 25 km

  • Wide-angle view of the historic St. Salvator Cathedral with its twin-tower façade

    Baroque city of Fulda

    Distance: approx. 45 km

  • Children sit in a semicircle around a large model of a human heart in the museum

    Children's Academy Fulda

    Distance: approx. 45 km

    learn more
  • Round, modern company building of Leica Camera AG with a circular concrete façade and large glass fronts

    Wetzlar and Leica Experience World

    Distance: approx. 60 km

Location and arrival

Town centre: 6.5 km
Bus: Am Haus (8 km)
Railway station: (22 km)

The house is open 8.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.

The reception is open 8.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. , 4.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Check-in 4.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

contact

Youth Hostel Hoherodskopf

Am Hoherodskopf 1 · 63679 Schotten - Hoherodskopf

Tel. +49 6044 2760 ·

Management: Patrick Zwergel

Agency: LVB Hessen

Ratings from our guests

Very good 4.4 of 5
based on
267 Customer ratings
Service
4.6
Catering
4.4
Facilities
4.3
Tidiness
4.4

Reviews of the last 12 months in the DJH online feedback system: Guests are able to rate the youth hostel 4 days after departure.

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